HRC Takes Cognizance Of Pashamylaram Blast, Suicide

The Telangana Human Rights Commission today took suo motu cognizance of two grave incidents recently reported in the media.

In the first, a massive explosion and fire at Sigachi Industries Ltd, Pashamylaram, Sangareddy district, on June 30, 2025, reportedly claimed 42 lives and injured over 35 workers, many of whom were migrant labourers.

Expressing serious concern over the alleged industrial safety lapses and violations of workers' rights, the Commission issued notices to the district Collector, Commissioner of Labour, Director General of Fire Services and Sangareddy Superintendent of Police. Detailed reports have been sought by July 30, 2025.

In the second case, the Commission took cognizance of the suicide of Jarpula Parashuram, a farmer from Dharmathanda, Kusumanchi mandal, Khammam district, reported in the Sakshi Telugu daily on July 1, 2025. The suicide was allegedly due to financial distress caused by his comatose daughter's medical condition and land disputes.

A notice has been issued to the Khammam district Collector seeking a report on the provision of free medical aid and socio-economic support to the family, and the reasons for non-issuance of a Pattadar passbook to the farmer.